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laat laterlaatst

The comparative and superlative of laat (late) in Dutch.

Positive
laat
late
Comparative
later
-er / more
Superlative
laatst
-st / most

The long double vowel becomes single when the syllable opens (groot → groter).

Use the comparative with dan (later dan…) and the superlative with het (het laatste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "laat"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of laat is later. The long double vowel becomes single when the syllable opens (groot → groter). Use it with 'dan': ...later dan...

What is the superlative of "laat"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of laat is laatst, usually used as het laatste.

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